Cancer Screenings: Get the Help Before You Need It

Finding cancer before it spreads is one of the most important keys to survival. Studies have shown that if cancer is found early it can make a big difference in outcomes.  This makes cancer screenings a vital tool in the fight against cancer.

It may be a suspicious mole, a lump in the breast or for some people they’ve simply reached the age when a routine test should be part of the health equation. Whatever the reason, at Goshen’s Center for Cancer Care there are a number of screenings available and we encourage everyone to talk to their physician to see the right time for a screening is now.

Mammograms

Every day we learn more about breast cancer and how to win the battle. One fact is very clear – the distinct advantage is early detection. Mammograms are the only test proven to decrease the changes of dying from breast cancer. If breast cancer is detected early, before it spreads, 96% of women will be alive five years later. The earlier it’s discovered, the earlier it’s treated, the better your chance of survival. Studies have shown that, for women ages 50-69, having regular mammograms could reduce death from breast cancer by one-third.
Learn more about getting a Mammogram.

Skin Cancer Screenings

The most common of all cancer, skin cancer accounts for nearly half of all diagnosed cancers in the United States.  The good news is that when diagnosed early, skin cancer is very treatable. Regular skin checks can alert you to potential problems before they become serious.
Learn more about skin cancer screenings.

Colon Cancer Screenings

Colon cancer is treatable but it has to be caught early, which why getting a colonoscopy is so important. Men and women 50 and older account for more than 90 percent of colon cancer cases so if you're at risk talk to your doctor about whether it’s the right time for a test.
Learn more about colon cancer screenings.
 

Prostate Cancer Screenings

Cancers of the prostate gland are the most common cancer found in men. The American Cancer Society predicts 218,890 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007. One in six men will be diagnosed during his lifetime, however, only one in 32 will succumb from the disease.
Learn more about Prostate Cancer screenings.

Cervical Cancer Screenings

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007 about 11,500 cases of Cervical Cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and about 3,670 women will die from the disease. The good news is that cervical cancer can be caught early and early detection improves the odds of survival, and because Cervical Cancers usually show no symptoms it is important for women to have regular screenings.There are several options for women concerned about cervical cancer. Traditionally, Pap smear’s have been the standard test used to detect cervical cancer in women; however, in 2003 the Federal Drug Administration approved the HPV DNA test to be used in conjunction with a Pap smear to detect cervical cancer in women. Learn more Learn more about Cervical Cancer screenings.